How to make a good resume - Part 3 - How to make points in projects?

I had this question coming quite a number of times, so here I am.

This point structure is basically for projects and internships.

Project Title, Organization (Jan2007-Feb2009)

1. Aim of the project, what was the unique feature of the project - first of a kind, collaboration etc
2. What exactly did you do - its always good to keep 1/2 technical terms in this point. How did you do it ?
3. Achievement - What did you get - cost savings, saved time, awarded, recognised etc etc
4. Any other additional point.

Some DO's and DONT's

1. For a 1 page resume, no point should usually have 3 subpoints

2. For a 2 page resume - usually 5 is the upper limit.

3. FAQ: Do i have to write it in a manner in which a lay person can understand(but this way project looks too vague)
or should i use some technical language(but the most of the terms will not be understood unless i include explanation)
Ans: Take the middle path. A lay person should be able to understand what was the aim of your project and what were your achievements(in terms of numbers). However a technical person should also in addition understand the methodology you followed, as in how you did it.

4. A project description should never be filled with just numbers - at the end of the day everybody knows that you are a student, and cannot do miracles :P

Finally to sum up,
Be technical, be simple, be clear, and do not over-exaggerate.